Amalgam Removal in Valley Village, CA

Mercury-safe removal

Amalgam Removal in Valley Village, CA

Call Rite Dentist at 818-766-7776 to schedule your appointment and safely remove all of your toxic mercury fillings.

Recent studies have linked amalgam mercury fillings to various health conditions and diseases. Toxic mercury vapors are absorbed into the blood and can adversely affect the lungs, kidneys, stomach, and immune system. Today, many people opt to reduce their risk by removing mercury fillings and replacing them with more biocompatible metal-free material.

Rite Dentist is a holistic practice that only uses biocompatible products on our patients. We recommend replacing amalgam with composite fillings, a safe alternative. As a top holistic dentist in Valley Village, Dr. Babrood can safely remove an amalgam filling and replace it with biocompatible materials using the SMART technique.

The Amalgam Removal Process

When traditional dentists perform a mercury filling removal, they often use the “drill and fill” method. They drill out the old filling and replace it with a new one. Unfortunately, this method produces large amounts of toxic mercury vapors, likely harmful to the body.

To prevent this, we use SMART, or Safe Mercury Amalgam Removal Technique, which is a safe mercury removal process. Following current safety guidelines, patients are covered with a disposable cloth to ensure better isolation. A breathing oxygen mask filters out mercury vapors and supplies clean air during removal. Our dentist places a rubber dam between the teeth and your mouth to prevent the swallowing of mercury particles.

Two different speed suctions and a hospital-grade air filtration system are supplied during treatment to eliminate mercury fragments and direct vapors toward an air filter. It takes longer than the “drill and fill” method, but it is well worth the time when you consider the health risks that mercury fillings present.

Replacing Amalgam Fillings

Rite Dentist replaces the mercury fillings with BPA-free, non-toxic biocompatible restorations such as fillings or crowns. These restorations blend in seamlessly with the color of your tooth and fortify it against further damage.

The Benefits of Zirconia, Porcelain and Non-Toxic Composite Fillings

• ✓Long-lasting. Biocompatible fillings are solid and durable. Once bonded to the teeth, they can last for years. Amalgam fillings expand, contract, and cause fracture and cracks on the teeth over time.
• ✓Natural appearance. While amalgam fillings are silver in color, our restorations are translucent white and blend seamlessly with the color of your tooth.
• ✓Durability under temperature. Metal amalgam fillings expand and contract with temperature changes, putting strain on the tooth. Eating anything hot or cold can lead to tooth fractures and decay over time. Biocompatible materials do not.

IAOMT credentialed

Rite Dentist Is SMART Certified

Our dentists performing amalgam removal in Valley Village, CA are SMART certified. The Safe Mercury Amalgam Removal Technique includes a series of safety measures developed by the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT). Their research perfected this technique, allowing trained dentists to remove metal fillings with minimal risk of mercury exposure.

Rite Dentist is a SMART-certified practice, having completed the required coursework, training, and annual review. We adhere to all advised safety measures and procedures to ensure the safety of our patients, staff, and the environment. As a result, you can trust our dentists to safely and efficiently remove your toxic fillings.

“Most dental offices remove amalgams with a standard suction tip and call it a day. We don’t.”